Induction day

We got up early and had a small breakfast. We were to the hospital by 7 and in the room not too long after that. 

Kristal received the induction medicine around 8. It was doing its job and by noon, she started to feel the contractions. By 2, she had dilated to 3 cm and it was time for the epidural. 

By 3, she was in a dark room with soft music playing and not feeling any of the contractions.

We kept everyone updated on the progress via Facebook and had responses from a plethora of folks, including Jennifer Parsons, Troy and Sherry Cole, Rebekah Zenn, Christy Steinmuller, Joe Herb, Rachael Greer, my sister Mimi and friends from work, school and all over. Despite being apart from a lot of family and friends, it was comforting to hear from so many folks.

We kept Kristal's folks up to date throughout the day and my mom, too. I think I woke her up with the first call. Oh well. It was a big day.

Not sure when the baby will arrive. For now, we are just glad that mom (Kristal) isn't in severe pain.